Take the angst out of flying with pets

Veterinarian Julia Langfitt says travel with pets can be safe as long as owners follow a few simple steps, including hydrating animals before flights as well as providing a bottle for taking sips in-flight and having a veterinarian check the animal upon arrival and planning flights during the coolest time of the day. “Pets kind of live in the moment,” Dr. Langfitt says. “Once they’re on the plane, they just kind of settle down and accept what’s happening.”